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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Under no circumstances should the
hose be stretched or picked up whilst
full of water.
• Never hang the hose from hooks.
Fitting Hose Weight on Hose
STEP 8
Connecting Hose
Fit the weighted end of the hose onto the
swivel head assembly on the other end
of the hose protector sleeve as shown.
INSTALLING KREEPY KRAULY IN YOUR POOL
STEP 1
Circulation System
Thoroughly clean and backwash your filter and clean the pump, strainer and
skimmer box basket.
STEP 2
Install Kreepy Krauly
Gently sink Kreepy Krauly into pool with the hose attached below the surface,
pleated seal fi rst. With the pump operating place the free end of hose over a
return to pool outlet. Water will be driven through the hose and Kreepy Krauly,
expelling all air. Turn off the pump and ensure the end of the hose stays below
the water level, whilst you perform steps 3 and 4 as follows.
STEP 3
Fitting the Vacuum Control Valve
There are two basic types:
(1) Combined Vacuum Plate and Auto Skim Valve. This plate is
supplied as a replacement for your existing vacuum plate. Place the auto
skim valve into the opening provided in the vacuum plate ensuring it is seated
firmly. Place the combined unit into your skimmer box making sure it is seated
properly. Place the anti-vortex washer, correct side up, over the valve inlet.
Note: for some installations a retaining device such as a vacuum plate clamp
may be necessary.
(2) In-Line Valve This valve is designed for installations where the combined
vacuum plate and auto skim valve is not suitable. It is fi tted to your existing
vacuum plate or alternatively into the bottom suction opening of the skimmer
box. When fi tted this valve must remain below the water level to operate.
STEP 4
Connecting Hose
Connect hose to auto skim valve. Start pump. Kreepy Krauly will start operating
and a soft ticking sound will be heard.
Two options of connecting the hose to the Vacuum Plate Assembly.
• Always store the hose loosely coiled
on a flat surface.
• Do not use any other automatic pool
cleaner hose as the performance of
your Kreepy Krauly will be impaired.
STEP 7
Hose Weights
Hose weights are fitted on the hose at
the end which will be attached to Kreepy
Krauly. The number of hose weights can
vary to suit a particular installation. A
standard three are supplied. Slide the
first hose weight approximately 2200mm
along hose. Slide the second hose weight
approximately 1200mm along hose.
Fit the third hose weight no more than
100mm from Kreepy Krauly.
(See the "Balance System Information"
overleaf).
Connecting Hose to Kreepy Krauly
"TUNED" TO YOUR POOL
Every swimming pool has individual characteristics and your Kreepy Krauly
may need to be "tuned" after installation. You will fi nd many helpful hints for
minor problems in the Trouble Shooting Guide. Please try these quick and
easy remedies before calling your Kreepy Krauly service centre.
Where Kreepy Krauly has been installed by your local Authorised Kreepy
Krauly Dealer, it has been set up for maximum performance in your
pool. Please do not alter the set up characteristics without consulting the
representative who installed it.
CARING FOR YOUR KREEPY KRAULY
Any mechanical device is subject to breakage or damage due to neglect, but
with a little care Kreepy Krauly will give you many years of excellent service. It is
recommended that Kreepy Krauly is cleaned with detergent and water periodically.
DO NOT USE petrol or solvent as these will damage Kreepy Krauly.
IMPORTANT Kreepy Krauly must be removed from your pool during shock treatment
with chlorine or any other chemicals for at least 24 hours. If the chemicals in your pool
are too strong for people to swim in, then Kreepy Krauly should not be in the pool
either.
CAUTION: If the hose must be coiled for storage, store it on a flat surface and as
loosely as possible (minimum 1 metre diameter). This will assist Kreepy Krauly by
minimising any coil setting of the hose when it is put back into the pool.
IMPORTANT Do not use any other pool hose or automatic pool cleaner hose as the
performance of your Kreepy Krauly will be impaired. Should the hose ever require
replacement, contact your Kreepy Krauly representative and insist upon a genuine
Kreepy Krauly Hose.
KREEPY KRAULY HOSE - USE, STORAGE AND
REPLACEMENT
Your Kreepy Krauly hose is specially made because normal pool vacuum hoses do
not allow free and proper movement of Kreepy Krauly. The unique Kreepy Krauly
hose is made to be almost straight when relaxed in your pool.
Should the hose ever require replacement, contact your Kreepy Krauly
authorised consultant or service centre and insist upon a genuine
replacement Kreepy Krauly Hose.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT
OF WEARING PARTS
There are parts on the Kreepy Krauly which are subject to wear and tear. The suction
seal, scrubbing sole and the bumper are in direct contact with the pool floor and wall
surface. The pool owner should check the sole and bumper regularly for wear as they
protect Kreepy Krauly from damage.
Wearing parts can be easily replaced. Should Kreepy Krauly fail to function, carefully
check the entire pool system and Kreepy Krauly. If Kreepy Krauly moves slowly with
a slower than normal pulse rate and little or no water passing through the auto skim
valve, then the fi lter system should be backwashed or cleaned.
Check that operation of the vacuum plate valve is free by removing and depressing by
hand. Wash out any sand or grit. Check pump and filter for proper operation .If the
filter system is operating properly, and no part has been damaged, blockage of the
machine by extremely large leaves, nuts or other large objects are the most common
cause of the system failing to operate. Look through the clear trap door on the main
body. Remove any debris and ensure free movement of the flow valve.
When servicing your Kreepy Krauly, look for
this seal to ensure that the part you are buying
is a certified genuine Kreepy Krauly part.
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